A 2-2-5-5 custody schedule gives each parent two fixed weekdays and alternates the longer five-day blocks. This makes the calendar easier to remember than some rotating patterns.

Why parents choose it

  • The same parent often has the same early-week or late-week days.
  • Children can build routines around predictable school nights.
  • Both homes still receive longer stretches of parenting time.

Before using it, check whether activities, commute time, and handoff locations make the fixed weekdays realistic.